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Last week at the legendary Power Station, a Dario Cohen recording session came to life in the best possible way. After three focused pre-production sessions with my dear friend Rob Mathes, we were incredibly fortunate to be joined by the venerable Will Lee on bass and background vocals, along with Shawn Pelton on drums and percussion. Having musicians of this caliber in the room brings a level of trust, depth, and musical conversation Read more

As an in-demand guitarist and C Sharp Consulting partner, Gerey Johnson is officially out of town more often than he’s in town—and the tour scorecard above is all the proof you need. Between club dates, theaters, festivals, and not one but multiple Smooth Jazz Cruises, we’re starting to wonder what his frequent-flyer miles situation looks like. (We’re guessing… elite status everywhere.) From Charlotte and Nashville to Atlanta, New Read more

Posted July 20, 2025 The annual Gerey Johnson Birthday Party lit up the night on Saturday, July 19th at The Venue at the Loews Hotel in Rosemont, IL. Packed with talent, groove, and Gerey’s signature blend of biting wit and charm, the evening was a true celebration of music and community. The stage featured a stellar lineup: powerhouse guest vocalist Rebecca Jade brought the soul, and Grammy-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal added Read more

We just wrapped an amazing couple of days with Matt Hennessy at VSOP Studios in Chicago, where we mixed four new tracks in Dolby Atmos—a cutting-edge immersive audio format that’s changing how music is experienced. Under the expert guidance of our dear friend and esteemed engineer Freddie Breitberg at the console, with me, hopefully offering invaluable input, the sessions felt both technically intense and creatively effortless. By the time we signed Read more

Recently, we had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Gerey Johnson to Columbia College Chicago as a guest lecturer in the music business program. A celebrated guitarist, producer, and music director with decades of experience in both live and studio settings, Gerey brought a powerful blend of industry insight, technical know-how, and career wisdom to the classroom. Throughout his session, Gerey shared stories from his work with legendary Read more